520 3rd Ave SW, Suite 1900, Centennial Place, East Tower, Calgary, AB
Year called to bar: 2007 (AB)
Joel is a partner in BLG’s Calgary office where he advises clients on a broad range of securities and corporate matters. His practice focuses on mergers & acquisitions and disposition of both private and public companies, financing transactions (including public and private offerings of equity securities), compliance with both corporate and securities regulatory requirements relating to stock exchange listings, corporate governance, continuous disclosure obligations, and shareholders’ meetings. Joel also represents corporate clients in the negotiation, drafting, and review of various commercial agreements. Joel is a member of BLG's National Partnership Board and Audit Committee, Chair of the firm's International Committee and US Task Force, and National Lead of its Agribusiness Sector Group. Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada (Corporate Law) and Acritas Stars: Independently Rated Lawyers. Education: JD (University of Calgary), Advanced Leadership Program (Harvard Law School), Mergers & Acquisitions: Structuring and Leading Deals Program (Harvard Law School). Admitted to the Alberta Bar in 2007.